# Assessing the nutritional quality of Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom)

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 42 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Nutrition |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fnut.2023.1279208 |
| Corresponding authors | Magdalene Eno Effiong |
| Institution | Covenant University, Nigeria |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Fungal Biology and Applications Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/fungal-biology-and-applications/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3389/fnut.2023.1279208](https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1279208)

## Topics

Pleurotus ostreatus · Pleurotus ostreatus · proximate composition · carbohydrate content · crude fiber · crude protein · Monosaccharide composition · disaccharide profile · glucose · trehalose · chitobiose · mineral content · potassium · vitamin profile · B vitamins · Amino acid composition · lysine · aspartic acid · Functional food · micronutrient deficiency

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